There are small, but high quality, Multicultural and French language collections. Around 1924, the population of Mattapan began a rapid increase. As newer groups began to establish themselves in the more central Boston neighborhoods, Jewish immigrants moved in large numbers to Mattapan. The small reading room was granted Branch status in 1923, but could not meet the demand of the growing population. Annual circulation climbed from 20,000 volumes in 1924 to 75,010 in 1926. Mattapan residents requested a new library. Citizens' letters and petitions took effect, and on June 22, 1931 the present Mattapan Branch Library opened its doors. Currently plans for a new Mattapan library are in the works with the prospective sit located at the Corner of Blue Hill Avenue and Babson Street.

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